What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hourly - Customer Service Representative TMDSAS position at University of Texas System?
Job ID: 13331
Location: Austin, TX
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Earliest Start Date
Immediately
Salary
$20/hour
Hours per Week
19 hours per week
Hiring Department
Texas Medical Dental Schools Application Service
Required Application Materials
A resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.
About Us
For more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans - and people all over the world - through education, health care, and research. The System consists of nine academic institutions, five health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration. The institutions of the UT System employ more than 116,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers.
The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System's fourteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services. Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives - not only because it enables the organization to be stronger, creative, and thoughtful, but because it is the right thing to do. To that end, UT System Administration embraces state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences.
Purpose of Position
Provide support to current and prospective applicants, health professions advisors, and evaluators accessing TMDSAS portals via phone, TMDSAS Application Portal Instant Messages, and email.
Essential Functions
Answer incoming calls from customers and assist with their inquiries and concerns
Provide accurate information about our services to customers
Address and resolve customer complaints and issues in a timely manner
Document customer interactions and escalate issues to appropriate team members as necessary
Meet customer service goals and metrics set by the organization
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Punctuality and reliability
Ability to adapt and work collaboratively with team members as priorities change
Excellent problem-solving skills and teamwork
Ability to maintain strict security and confidentiality standards
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite
Preferred Qualifications
Some college is preferred
Prior experience in working with students or admissions office
Proven record of excellent organizational, time management skills
Prior experience working with sensitive student records
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Uses standard office equipment
Hybrid work environment (remote & office)
Additional Information
This position is not eligible for employee benefits including, but not limited to, insurance, leave, holidays, and longevity pay. For information about eligibility, visit Active Employees Eligibility https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility .
A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors. Upon request form the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed.
EO/AA Statement
The University of Texas System Administration is a federal contractor committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.
For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at oti@utsystem.edu .
To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=8&JobOpeningId=13331&PostingSeq=1
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Location: Austin, TX
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Earliest Start Date
Immediately
Salary
$20/hour
Hours per Week
19 hours per week
Hiring Department
Texas Medical Dental Schools Application Service
Required Application Materials
A resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.
About Us
For more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans - and people all over the world - through education, health care, and research. The System consists of nine academic institutions, five health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration. The institutions of the UT System employ more than 116,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers.
The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System's fourteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services. Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives - not only because it enables the organization to be stronger, creative, and thoughtful, but because it is the right thing to do. To that end, UT System Administration embraces state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences.
Purpose of Position
Provide support to current and prospective applicants, health professions advisors, and evaluators accessing TMDSAS portals via phone, TMDSAS Application Portal Instant Messages, and email.
Essential Functions
Answer incoming calls from customers and assist with their inquiries and concerns
Provide accurate information about our services to customers
Address and resolve customer complaints and issues in a timely manner
Document customer interactions and escalate issues to appropriate team members as necessary
Meet customer service goals and metrics set by the organization
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Punctuality and reliability
Ability to adapt and work collaboratively with team members as priorities change
Excellent problem-solving skills and teamwork
Ability to maintain strict security and confidentiality standards
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite
Preferred Qualifications
Some college is preferred
Prior experience in working with students or admissions office
Proven record of excellent organizational, time management skills
Prior experience working with sensitive student records
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Uses standard office equipment
Hybrid work environment (remote & office)
Additional Information
This position is not eligible for employee benefits including, but not limited to, insurance, leave, holidays, and longevity pay. For information about eligibility, visit Active Employees Eligibility https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility .
A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors. Upon request form the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed.
EO/AA Statement
The University of Texas System Administration is a federal contractor committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.
For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at oti@utsystem.edu .
To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=8&JobOpeningId=13331&PostingSeq=1
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